Description:

Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 7th to 10th century CE. A mold-formed terracotta plaque of a rectangular form with thick, incised borders surrounding a stylized lion face in relief. The leonine countenance features a thick snout, impressed eyes beneath furrowed brows, cupped ears, and a wide mouth with indented corners, all surrounded by a wild mane. In Byzantium, the lion was a symbol of wisdom, royalty, power, and leadership. As for its possible Christian context, the lion sometimes represented Jesus Christ in the Byzantine Era, and a winged lion was generally regarded as a symbol for St. John the Evangelist. Size: 4.875" W x 4.7" H (12.4 cm x 11.9 cm).

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection

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#148701

  • Condition: Minor chips and abrasions to some corners, lion face, peripheries, and verso, with softening to some details on lion face, and light encrustations. Nice earthen deposits and light manganese blooms throughout.

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